If you're someone who uses a menstrual cup, you've probably wondered at some point: What should I use to clean it? And more importantly, is it safe to use the same product I use on my body? At Healthy Hoohoo, we hear this question often, and we love that our community is paying close attention to what touches their most intimate parts.

The short answer? Yes—you can absolutely use Healthy Hoohoo to clean your menstrual cup.

But let’s break it down a bit further, because the details matter.

Why hand soap isn't a good option

Many people default to using hand soap on their menstrual cup because it’s what’s most available. Unfortunately, most hand soaps contain ingredients that aren’t ideal for intimate products:

• Fragrance: Can leave behind irritating residues and disrupt vaginal pH

• Moisturizers & oils: May cling to silicone and other cup materials, making thorough rinsing difficult

• Harsh surfactants: Can strip both the cup and the delicate balance of your vaginal flora

• High pH (8–10): Most hand soaps are alkaline, which is a mismatch for the vagina’s naturally acidic environment (around pH 3.8–4.5)

Residue from these soaps, even after rinsing, can potentially lead to irritation, imbalance, and discomfort.

Why Healthy Hoohoo is a safer (and healthy) option

Our Gentle Feminine Wash and Gentle Foaming Vulva Cleanser are designed with you in mind. That means:

• No fragrance

• No glycerin or parabens

• No essential oils or dyes

• No harsh surfactants

• pH-balanced for the vulva and external intimate areas

Because our formulas are free from irritants and gently cleansing, they’re safe to use on your vulva—and by extension, safe to use on your menstrual cup, too.

Just be sure to rinse your cup thoroughly with warm water after washing it with Healthy Hoohoo, to remove any product residue.

The Bonus of Multi-Purpose Care

Using one wash for multiple purposes simplifies your routine, reduces clutter, and ensures that everything coming into contact with your most sensitive skin is clean, gentle, and trustworthy. Healthy Hoohoo isn’t just good for your body—it’s good for the products that support your cycle, too.

So whether you're freshening up in the shower or cleaning your cup between wears, you can feel confident knowing your care routine is clean, simple, and intentional.

Final Tips for Menstrual Cup Cleaning:

• Rinse with cold water first (helps prevent staining)

• Wash with Healthy Hoohoo or another mild, oil-free soap

• Rinse thoroughly with warm water

• Sterilize your cup between cycles by boiling it for 5–10 minutes